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Monroe County Requirements
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Monroe County Requirements

Over the next several years, the Monroe County Department of Public Health will be requiring the presence of at least one trained Food Worker (L2) during all operating times of kitchen, bar and food service facilities. Additionally, High and Medium Risk facilities, (as well as operators of more than one pushcart), will be required to have a full time employee on record for the establishment with a certification from a nationally recognized food handler training program that will designate them as a Food Handler in Charge (L1). The presence of an L1 employee can also satisfy the requirement at any time for an L2 worker.

 

RISK CLASS
 REQUIRED PERSONNEL
COMPLIANCE DATE

High Risk

Minimum of one (1) full time L1 Food Handler in Charge on record for the establishment.

Minimum of one (1) L2 Food Worker present at all operating times of kitchen, bar or food service facility.

December 31, 2005
Medium Risk

Minimum of one (1) full time L1 Food Handler in Charge on record for the establishment.

Minimum of one (1) L2 Food Worker present at all operating times of kitchen, bar or food service facility.
May 31, 2008
Low Risk
 Minimum of one (1) L2 Food Worker present at all operating times of kitchen, bar or food service facility.
May 31, 2008
High or Medium Risk Temporary Food
 Minimum of one (1) L2 Food Worker present at all operating times of temporary food operation.
June 1, 2004
Low Risk
Temporary Food
 No requirements.

See the Monroe County Department of Public Health website or contact Bess Marino at 585-274-6983 for more information about Monroe County Food Worker Certification requirements and facility risk level.

*(Taken from A Guide to Understanding New Food Worker Training Requirements, Monroe County Department of Public Health, 2004)

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Courses at Foodlink, Inc.

                                          

Our program strives to be the best source for food certification training and recertification.
A part of Foodlink's mission is to provide information and education to our community.
Foodlink is offering L1 and L2 Food Worker Certification Training to meet the Monroe County's food safety requirements. All Profits go directly to support Foodlink's Initiatives.

Download Informational Posters Here For Your Business:

Handwashing Steps
Follows through effective handwashing steps

Temperature Log Sheet
For food service establishments to keep track of unit temperatures

Proper Glove Use
Are you using gloves correctly?

Personal Cleanliness
Are you ready to handle food?

Press Release, September 8, 2005
Food Safety Month

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Class Schedule

L1


Certification Training Classes are 10 hours long, taught in two 5-hour sessions. L1 Certification includes: (1) Five-year certification by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals,  (2) course materials, (3) course book, and (4) snacks and beverages provided during the class. The test is available in languages other than English, please call for more information.

The next available courses are:

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 & Thursday April 27th, 2006     9:00AM - 3:00PM

Saturday, May 27th, 2006 & Saturday, June 3rd, 2006      9:00AM – 3:00PM

Saturday, June 24th, 2006 & Saturday, July 1st, 2006      9:00AM – 3:00PM

Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 & Saturday, July 29th, 2006      9:00AM – 3:00PM

Saturday, August 12th, 2006 & Saturday, August 19th, 2006      9:00AM – 3:00PM

 

 

L2


Certification Training Classes are 6 hours long, taught either in two 3-hour sessions or in one full day.
L2 Certification includes: (1) three-year Monroe County L2 Food Worker certification,  (2) course materials, (3) course book, and (4) snacks and beverages provided during the class. The test is available in English, Spanish, and traditional Chinese.

The next available courses are:

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006     9:00AM - 3:00PM

Saturday, May 20th, 2006     9:00AM – 3:00PM

Saturday, June 17th, 2006      9:00AM – 3:00PM

Saturday, July 15th, 2006      9:00AM – 3:00PM

Saturday, August 5th, 2006      9:00AM – 3:00PM

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Registration

We have held courses at: (1) Foodlink, 936 Exchange Street Rochester, NY 14608; (2) off-site at a meeting room; and (3) at a food establishment's site. Classes are open to the pubilc and any individuals in the food service industry, but are limited to 25 participants.

Do you have a group of four or more? Call 585.328.3380 x115 for more information about scheduling an off-site or on-site visit for our instructors to teach your employees at the location and date of your convenience. There are no additional charges for this service.

Please call (585) 328-3380 x115 to register by phone, or use this sheet for individuals or groups .

 

The fee for the L1 course is $115*

The fee for the L2 course is $90*

 

*Discounts available to non-profit organizations.

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Contact Us

 

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Foodlink

Food Worker Certification Program
936 Exchange Street
Rochester, NY 14608


Accessible to people with disabilities.

Phone: (585) 328-3380 x 115
Fax: (585) 328-9951
e-mail

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Foodlink  •  936 Exchange Street  •  Rochester, NY 14608  •  P: (585) 328-3380  •  F: (585) 328-9951